"Hot Boater"

[Trouble Maker]

Is there a difference? Â*Any opinions?

Personally, I believe that if you don't have to adjust your carbs at least once every trip to the lake...your not a true Hot Boater. Â*So, that rules out all the guys with fuel injection....sorry.

And, if your just an idiot with too much money to spend and barely know the difference between the "bow" and "stern"... you shouldn't qualify either.

Of course, Infomanic's definition would probably be even more harsh...if you have anything less then 700hp on a 19' flat bottom, he might vote you out of the club...(Have you seen his video with him and his boy shooting up the river at about 100mph)

Anyway..... Â* Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[Red Horse]

Even if you dont have to deal with the carbs, there is always something to do. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I enjoy working on my boat. A few things I will have done, but not many.

On the weekend use the boat, during the week set the mixture, wash and wax, polish the valve covers, check everything out. Fire it up on the garden hose just to piss off the neighbors. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Trouble Maker]

Well, I guess by adjusting the carbs, I mean doing all those things that keep a boat in tip-top shape... We hand wash ours, wipe down the interior, polish the exhaust tips and prop, etc etc...after every use. Some people only do that once a year.

I'm not trying to pick on anyone, I'm just kind of in a bad mode today...I think I need a beer or two...

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Gary

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Trouble Maker @ May 20 2003, 12:33 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm not trying to pick on anyone, I'm just kind of in a bad mode today...I think I need a beer or two...

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Gary[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
If there is something you want to get off your chest...go ahead, I can take it. Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Â* If you need a beer, I have some of that, too. Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Based on your description, I would have to say I am more of a "Performance Boater" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[titties and beer]

take 6 beers and call me in the morning http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ,i'm a warranty boater ,new boat they(dealer )can fix it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[jrgaudettes]

Im glad to have a turn key boat.....so I guess im just a performance boater to. Hell at least I am a boater. We still are able to get to the same spots on the lake that a hot boater can get to just a little slower..... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ......Plus our gas milage is better..All the money I save on gas is going to be used on my new HOT BOAT down payment...... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[beer hunter]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I would have to say I am more of a "Performance Boater" Â* Â*

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I too would consider myself more of a "performance boater" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I lead a busy life and perfer to spend more of my time just driving the boat and hanging out with friends and family than constantly working on it. When I was single I would stay up all night working on my dirt bike so it was ready to race the next morning but I just don't have the time or desire to have such high maintenance toys/hobbys anymore http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif To each his http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Essex502]

I remember when I first bought a JetSki (yuch) ... one of my friends was that kind of guy that always had to change something in the name of going faster...well he spent 90% of his time on land tweaking this or twiddling that and little time enjoying the ride. I, on the other hand, bought it bone stock and left it that way. Started every time and ran all day.

When I bought the boat I swore it would be the same way. And yes, for the most part I don't fiddle with it. Cleaning and caring for the boat is another story - endless one at that! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I did the fiddling thing back when I had hot rod street cars and bracket racers and then NHRA stock and super stockers. Don't have the time for it now. My motto: "Leave it alone and let someone else do the annual maintenance and adjustments to it!"

I guess that makes me - what? - a performance boater?

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[jrgaudettes]

I guess that what we are called.....I have enough things to fix around the house to worrie about fixing the boat.... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[red_n_vegas]

Sorry your in a bad mood...but.. Performance Boater/Hot Boater.. Who cares as long as we can all have fun together and if needed help each other out …if you’re a Motor Head or a PC Geek we all have two things in common...NICE BOATS!!!! AND HAVING FUN!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[its all good]

I GUESS I WOULD HAVE TO SAY I GRADUATED FROM A HOT BOATER WHEN I HAD MY FLAT BOTTOM WITH BLOWN OLDS MOTOR AND THE V DRIVE AND I WAS A LOT YOUNGER AND NOTHING BETTER TO DO BUT WORK ON MY BOAT ALL WEEK TO REPAIR WHAT I BROKE THE WEEKEND BEFORE, TO A PERFORMANCE BOATER WHO HAS A TURN KEY BOAT WITH A WARRANTY AND 2 KIDS THAT TAKE ALL OF MY FREE TIME , AND AT THIS POINT OF 13 HOUR WORK DAYS I WOULD MUCH RATHER ENJOY MY TIME ON THE WATER RELAXING AND NOT WONDERING WHATS GOING TO BREAK NEXT, ANYWAY HOPE YOUR DAY GETS BETTER

[Ratacole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Trouble Maker @ May 20 2003, 10:59 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Is there a difference? Â*Any opinions?


Of course, Infomanic's definition would probably be even more harsh...if you have anything less then 700hp on a 19' flat bottom, he might vote you out of the club...(Have you seen his video with him and his boy shooting up the river at about 100mph)

Anyway..... Â* Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif WOW someone here knows my frustration. When I first herd about the "Las Vegas Hot Boat Club" I was real jazzed!!!! I will meet people in vegas with boats like mine. Boy was I ever wrong!!!!! Everyone here is sooooooo cool but I just don't fit in. The first time out with a few of the guys (first time putting in at a paved ramp in 3 years) I got a noise ticket http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif I feal I am a true "hot boater". Me & my 4 year old son are always doing something to the boat (weather it needs it or not). If I had a turn key boat I would have to find a new hobby. I love to wrench on the boat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif 700+ HP is a must http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif for any true "Hot boater". Don't get me wrong, there is a ton of hot boats in this club & the wife is on me all the time about getting one. Growing up, when you herd of a "Hot Boat" it was a boat like mine.

Hope I didn't piss anyone off!!!!!!
Please don't give me the boot http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[RiverLife]

You're out a here jackass!! J/K http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Sorry you got that ticket by the way, that blows.
I guess I would agree with most everyone on here, I don't have the patients anymore for all of the wrenching like I used too. I would love if my boat was faster, but not so fast that I was taking bets as to when it would break down.
A buddy of mine is a "Hot" boater, and that's why we are always taking my boat out instead of his. It was too temper mental, and I like to get away from the marina. You can't go very far in those boats.

[Trouble Maker]

Okay, I feel better now... And for the moment I'm still in the Hot Boater category...that may change in the future, but for now there's nothing better than a big blower motor to get the blood pumping.

My stock Baja from a few years ago I had to be towed twice in one season...my blown Eliminator has only let me down once in the last 1 1/2 seasons and that was last week with a blown drive...so I'm not doing too bad so far..

See ya on the lake......

Gary

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[Rude]

hell, i guess i'm just a fisherman http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif i guess i tend to disagree on the definition of a "hot boat". i grew up in the midwest surrounded by tournament ski boats (ski nautiques, master crafts and our hydrodyne). i never saw boat like ratacole's until i moved out west (southern AZ) i was probably around 10 or so when i saw my first tunnel hull. it was powered by a large v-6 evinrude and was the BADDEST thing i had ever seen!! i swore i would own a tunnel some day. i don't think there are many boats in this club that can keep pace with keith's and propman's boats, besides ratacole's. if you don't think thier boats are "hot boats" your crazy. both of them require a good deal of "tinkering" to get them just right and a great deal of driver concentration. my boat on the other hand, get in, start the key and hammer the throttle. a monkey could probably drive my boat fast, and in fact a monkey has been seen driving my boat on occasion http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif is my boat a hot boat, i think so, but i'm pretty biased. mi dos pecos http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[MOWtown]

I think the definition, or lack thereof, is based on different generations opinions. Â*Rude's boat is badass but I think the old school guys (doesn't mean older Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ) like myself who built their blown flats, daytonas, cruisers from scratch over the course of two winters would call their boats hot boats where Rudes boats was purchased from a dealer exactly as it is today. Â*I think the terms are loosely defined from the amount of time a boat owner has put in into building or upgrading his boat. A lot of guys see someone go out and buy a turnkey $60,000 boat and they don't want to call it a hot boat because it wasn't "created" or heavily modified by the owner in his garage. Â*For the record, I was a hot boater and now I would like to call my self a performance boater because I now get more satisfaction from actually using the boat instead of working on it.

[Red Horse]

I pride myself on doing 90% of my own work and when I take the boat out, I am confident in its reliability. I think it is a reflection of my, or anybody else's attention to detail when your boat is clean (at least when you get to the ramp) and runs well. As far as what makes you a Hot boater or Performance boater, I am not sure that the two are that different. I guess I would be a Hot boater as of now, later when I have kids and the like I will have my 28-32 foot fuel injected hot boat I will still change the impeller, outdrive oil, engine oil and all that stuff. I really enjoy doing things to my boat, or any boat for that matter. I dont think I will ever get rid of my 1969 model jet boat. Just make it a little faster. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


Damn, cant wait till I blow this motor up, I already have plans for the next http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Ratacole]

Trouble Maker........

Great Topic!!!!!!!

[aquaholicbum]

who cares if your a HOTT BOATER or PERFORMANCE BOATER as long as you show up at the lake it's quite clear your a BOATER, doesn't matter if your in a cool 17 foot bayliner or in a 45 foot skater.it only takes 20-45 minutes from anywhere in this town to show up to the lake. butt you have to show up to be a BOATER. see ya all at the lake?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif???

[Trouble Maker]

Aquaholicbum,
Â* Please tell me you don't own a Bayliner.... Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Did this topic hit a nerve? Â*It was just something to talk about.... Â*After all, the name of the website is Las Vegas "Hot Boats", not "Las Vegas Boats" or "Las Vegas Boater". Â*And being a Hot Boater or a Performance Boater is a totally different breed then just your average Joe-Boater.

[25 RAGE]

TM
I think it would be a good race between you and aquaholicbum.
I'm sure he would run ya........................

later
just your aveRAGE joe-boater

[Trouble Maker]

I guess it's time to buy a bigger prop......

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[aquaholicbum]

if i were to own a bayliner, not saying i don't, can i still post on las vegas hot boats? or should i be looking for a computer club to post in instead? see ya at the lake!

[Ratacole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (25 RAGE @ May 22 2003, 1:54 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just your aveRAGE joe-boater[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
With A Blender http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[jrgaudettes]

Hummmm....If I buy a Bayliner with a blown big block, dose that make me a hot boater? And save the comments on that would make me a dumb ass...... Im well aware of that already.... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[jrgaudettes]

I.

[Red Horse]

I can guarantee that the maintanance on my boat is done and done very well. Just because you pay for it doesnt mean it is right. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Besides, it is a labor of love. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[jrgaudettes]

That

[MOWtown]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ May 27 2003, 3:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Just because you pay for it doesnt mean it is right. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I'm currently living proof of that!

4 months waiting for a motor to be rebuilt (and rebuilt... ). Â*Now, I'm totally wishing that I had rebuilt it myself. Â*I didn't think that I would have the time to do it but it would have been done by now.

[jrgaudettes]

True...

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ May 27 2003, 3:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I can guarantee that the maintanance on my boat is done and done very well. Just because you pay for it doesnt mean it is right. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I totally agree with you on this one RH. You can pay someone double what they are asking to do the work so that they will do it right and they still f*ck it up. There are some very capable do-it-yourself'rs out there and they do excellent work. I personally have found that I just don't have the time like I used to....kids, sports, house/car maintainance, etc. to do all the things I like to. I have found that I would rather pay someone to do it for me so that I have time to go the river/lake and relax.

[BADFISH II]

Been too busy to read this whole thing until now, and that was just a quick scan.

For the record, LVHB is what it is and that is what you all are, nothing more nothing less - boaters. If you're a cool person with a bayliner, that's great by me. If you got a 100K super fast bitchin looking Cat, that's fine by me. I think it's fine by everyone in here. The only reason I called it LVHB when I started it was because it sounded good, and a friend of mine - CJ from so cal hot boats had his going.

Hot boater or performance boater - it's all semantics to me. I agree with Aquaholic, just show up to the lake (and for the record guys I'm sorry I haven't been out, but I'm sure you understand I've got my hands full for a bit http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

Personally I suck at tinkering and fixing things, so I just want a turnkey boat that always starts (except when my batteries die). It seems the overwhelming majority of issues I've heard of from all of the boards is when you change things from stock to not stock - but that's just my two cents.

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[Ratacole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jrgaudettes @ May 27 2003, 3:01 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I cant believe some of you like to wrench on your boats, I personally wouldnt think fixing my boat every time I take it out, it wouldnt be much fun. And I would never want to buy a boat form someone who is a back yard mechanic...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
What’s wrong with being a backyard mechanic? If you do your shit right you don't have to wrench on it every time you take it out. Plus, there is a allot of pride when people (including people in this club) tell you your shit is BAD ASS & you did it all your self, including paint, in your "backyard". I am not a "performance boater" at all. To me 90% of all "performance boats" look the same (S models) & anyone with $100,000 can be a performance boater. Take Prop Man, STV Keith & River Life.... Their boats look different (not an S model) but are BAD ASS. You people give Jason so much crap about his boat, when he fired it up it turned everyone’s head on the dock. Plus it takes allot of "backyard" stuff for your boat to be in the triple digit club. You know, that’s why its hard to find any one out on the water because every ones boat looks the same (S model). Granted I have not seen everyone’s boat that’s in the club, but you will not have any problems finding River Life, Prop Man, STV Keith & myself. All of you performance boaters have nice rides & my wife loves those kinds of boats, so I will one day own one (along with my flattie). So just because you don’t know to change your oil in your boat yourself, don’t bag on the "backyard mechanic", who you would never buy a boat from, because chances are that 75% of this club is a "backyard mechanic".

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ratacole @ May 27 2003, 4:01 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What’s wrong with being a backyard mechanic? If you do your shit right you don't have to wrench on it every time you take it out. Plus, there is a allot of pride when people (including people in this club) tell you your shit is BAD ASS & you did it all your self, including paint, in your "backyard". I am not a "performance boater" at all. To me 90% of all "performance boats" look the same (S models) & anyone with $100,000 can be a performance boater. Take Prop Man, STV Keith & River Life.... Their boats look different (not an S model) but are BAD ASS. You people give Jason so much crap about his boat, when he fired it up it turned everyone’s head on the dock. Plus it takes allot of "backyard" stuff for your boat to be in the triple digit club. You know, that’s why its hard to find any one out on the water because every ones boat looks the same (S model). Granted I have not seen everyone’s boat that’s in the club, but you will not have any problems finding River Life, Prop Man, STV Keith & myself. All of you performance boaters have nice rides & my wife loves those kinds of boats, so I will one day own one (along with my flattie). So just because you don’t know to change your oil in your boat yourself, don’t bag on the "backyard mechanic", who you would never buy a boat from, because chances are that 75% of this club is a "backyard mechanic".[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I can't believe you put RL in this list! I don't think the guy even knows what a wrench is! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif Ratacole, have you seen his boat before? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Ratacole....just messin' with Jason, don't take offense. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Trouble Maker]

I probably do around 90% of the maintenance/up-keep/improvements(whatever you want to call it) on everything I own....which includes everything from landscaping to computer repair to engine overhaul. Â*If I can't take care of it myself, I normally get rid of it at some point. I just hate being at the mercy or operating off the time table of other people/mechanics. Plus, I just like knowing how things work and then if something does get fucked up I have no one to blame but myself. Â*And hopefully, I'll never have a job that takes away from my extra time so much that I won't have time to "tinker" anymore. Â*But that's just me...

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[MOWtown]

There's nothing wrong with either approach: do it yourself or paying for it. There's hacks on both levels and there's professionals on both levels too.

LM1, I think everybody loves the name, were just debating...Everyone's opinons of this issue are as different as the boat paint jobs in this club. It comes down to who likes to work on their boats, who doesn't, who has time to work on their boats, etc. Lots of shades of grey...no absolute black and white rules.

[Ratacole]

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I can't believe you put RL in this list! Â*I don't think the guy even knows what a wrench is! Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif Â*Ratacole, have you seen his boat before? Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Â* Ratacole....just messin' with Jason, don't take offense. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I put River Life in this because his boat is different. I like boats that are different & yes I have seen it and herd it run. As far as him not knowing what a wrench is, he was not the one running his fingers about being a "backyard mechanic". I have no problem with someone not knowing what a wrench is but I do have one with someone who puts other people down for their knowledge. For all he knows we could all be retired marine mechanics. He thinks he will have to "tow me in" & "thats what boating is all about" BULL SHIT. If I recall when we went to the river last time: one performance boat made it just out of the wakeless before we all had to turn around when he broke. Then MoTown had to be towed & his buddys top(I think) fell apart. I also think River Life towed another performance boat in. Just because I dont have an S model doesnt mean my ride needs to be towed because I do all my own work, thats bull shit.

[jrgaudettes]

Well.

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ratacole @ May 27 2003, 4:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I put River Life in this because his boat is different. I like boats that are different & yes I have seen it and herd it run. As far as him not knowing what a wrench is, he was not the one running his fingers about being a "backyard mechanic". I have no problem with someone not knowing what a wrench is but I do have one with someone who puts other people down for their knowledge. For all he knows we could all be retired marine mechanics.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I debated on whether or not to post that last one in the first place cuz I thought you would take it the wrong way. As I stated...I was just messin' with Jason, I was not putting him down, just messin' with him.

[jrgaudettes]

Just .

[jrgaudettes]

One

[jrgaudettes]

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[BADFISH II]

This is not directed at any one person, but I'll just mention that one thing that keeps this forum so awesome is that we all get along. We're all entitled to opinions and we can agree to disagree. I like it that way and I want to make sure you all do as well. Please take a second to remind yourselves (everyone) that we all boat the same lakes and we all have a great time doing it. That's what LVHB is all about!

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[Ratacole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ May 27 2003, 11:08 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">BTW - no one can offend me http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
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[duckbutter]

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Greg is really funny looking and has very small genitalia

so I guess I would be considered a performance rider http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
you know since i don't have a boat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[jrgaudettes]

Greg, I agree with you....I hope I dint give the impression I was trying to fight with anyone...Im not that way, I just didnt feel I insulted anyone and was stating my opinion...

[Red Horse]

That Bayliner thing intrigues me. Lets take a 18 footer, take out the V-6 and install a blown something with quiet exhaust, make it look ugly and old and really surprise some people. It can be a club project http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Or we can make it real nice. Whatever http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif


Point is, I am sure that ALL of us in this club could bring something to the table to do a project like that. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[jrgaudettes]

Let do it.......I have a friend that is selling an old one...for 1500.00 needs interior and I believe some motor and outdrive work....Im not sure on the size of the motor but I will check....

[VegasBD]

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[Trouble Maker]

Hey, lets just all be "Hot Performance Boaters".......

or if that doesn't work we can just all sell our current boats and buy Bayliners(less than 120hp and under 19ft).....and be a bunch of "Joe Average Boaters"

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[jrgaudettes]

Or we can all buy canoes...Trouble Maker you passed me in the channel on Sun didnt know it was you untill I seen your LVHB shirt... And my boat didnt come with a horn.... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Damm I should have bought that Bayliner, they have horns.. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Trouble Maker]

Mine doesn't have a horn either.....isn't that some Coast Guard requirement? Oh well.......I prefer to yell and curse people out anyway...

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[jrgaudettes]

Who knows... I probally is.. But who could here any thing in that channel anyways... I was stuck behind a ski boat with the stereo turned up and it sounded like sh*t. Thats the only thing I heard thru the channel.

[Trouble Maker]

Yeah, that place was pretty crazy....I don't think we'll go again on a big holiday like that.....What was I thinking??

And, those stupid jet skis smoking the place up was pretty annoying to......Those things should be banned!!!

[jrgaudettes]

Same here. Once was enough for us to. The big water was to much, at one point on the way back to Black Meadow there was some chop outside of cooper canyon I didnt think we would make it thru... That was my white knuckel experince for the weekend.

[Red Horse]

JR, I might have a friend really interested in something like that.

[VegasBD]

If you dont have a horn on your boat then you do need somethin to make a loud noise like those little airhorns. Only a couple bucks and will save the fishcops from bitchin at ya during a check.

[jrgaudettes]

Red horse I will take pic's of it this weekend and post them fou you.

[Red Horse]

Thanks http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Trouble Maker]

Actually, I did have one of those hand held air horn things, but the air canister exploded in my glove compartment...didn't damage anything, but it probably could have though.

I'll just continue yelling and cursing....that's more fun anyway..

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[MOWtown]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ May 28 2003, 08:12 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Point is, I am sure that ALL of us in this club could bring something to the table to do a project like that. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I'll bring the beer. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I already have way too many friggin projects (wife, kids, current boat, etc ) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[duckbutter]

And after we build that boat we can give it to Duckbutter http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MOWtown @ May 28 2003, 12:20 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'll bring the beer. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*I already have way too many friggin projects (wife, kids, CURRENT BOAT, etc ) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You have a boat? Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ohboy.gif Â*Has anyone ever seen this so called boat? Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[MOWtown]

Okay, you're on to me. My real name is Frank and I'm an Amway salesman who is dreaming of one day having a boat like the rest of you. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

For the record: Ratacole, Riverlife, Vegas Ultra, and Money Pit can confirm that, yes, I actually have a boat! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I even have good news, the latest motor issue was only a bent push rod...no lower end or cam/lifter damage. I might even be boating on Sunday and definitely next weekend http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif .

So I tell my wife, "hey, honey, good news, we'll be boating Sunday...whaddaya think?" Her response: "You forgot AGAIN. Sunday is our anniversary." http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Now I'm trying to convince her that we should celebrate on the water...wish me luck http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rude]

HA HA HA HA HA.......now THAT'S a real boater!!!! an anniversary on the water, that's what i'm talkin' about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MOWtown @ May 28 2003, 9:08 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">......Â*Now I'm trying to convince her that we should celebrate on the water...wish me luck http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Good luck! My wife would divorce me if I took her out on the boat for our anniversary....hmmm, maybe that's not a bad idea...no wife = more boating! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[Red Horse]

Before my wife and I got married I asked her if she liked boats. I mean do you really like boats. Because I can spend all day everyday out on the water. Because if you dont, this relationship wont work. She said she did. I remind her of this all the time. The only problem is she always wants the really big boats. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[MOWtown]

This just in: She actually went for it! She probably figured she could drag me to some "romantic" outdoor arts and crafts fair and a nice dinner (all the while, I'd be miserable ) OR we could celebrate in real class: on a boat with all the Coors light she and I can drink http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (and I'll be very happy ). I might even splurge and buy Hefeweizen's...damn, I'm good to her!

Let's see, there was one other thing...Oh, yeah, that friggin boat better be ready http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Red Horse]

It is so nice to have a true boating wife, isnt it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[titties and beer]

WHAT WOULD THAT BE LIKE http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif GO FASTER ,IS THAT ALL YOU GOT, YOU NEED A BIGGER MOTER AND MAYBE A BLOWER, NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif ,DO WE HAVE TO GO ,IT'S HOT,THEIR'S NO CASINO, CAN I TAKE MY MOM AND SISTER ,THE CHICKEN GOT COLD ,I HAVE TO PEE, YOUR DRINK'N A LOT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif WELCOME TO MY WORLD - TITTIES AND BEER http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif

[MOWtown]

Hahaha. Â*Just because she's a true boating wife doesn't mean she still isn't a woman! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Â* I still get some of those same complaints. Â*The only way to get rid of everyone Â*of those complaints would be to marry a boater husband http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif Â*and I "ain't going there" (despite what that damn gay-o-meter might have said http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[titties and beer]

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[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (titties and beer @ May 29 2003, 3:45 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">DO WE HAVE TO GO ,IT'S HOT,THEIR'S NO CASINO, CAN I TAKE MY MOM AND SISTER ,THE CHICKEN GOT COLD ,I HAVE TO PEE, YOUR DRINK'N A LOT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Â*WELCOME TO MY WORLD - TITTIES AND BEER http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I thought that I was the only one living in that world. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/stare.gif

[Red Horse]

Get you a 30 foot big ass cruiser with AC and a TV, shower and the like. I am sure we can put thru hull exhaust on it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ May 30 2003, 07:57 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Get you a 30 foot big ass cruiser with AC and a TV, shower and the like. I am sure we can put thru hull exhaust on it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Don't forget the flushing toilet. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[titties and beer]

AND A SMALL CASINO -STAR BUCKS http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif

[kevnmcd]

...and power for the hair dryer! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

[titties and beer]

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[Trouble Maker]

Okay, I think we've lost sight of the original topic. And all this talk about A/C, hair dryers and flushing toilets....your acting like a bunch of Sissy Boaters....



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[aquaholicbum]

how about we get the "HOT BOATERS" and the "PERFORMANCE BOATERS" both to "SHOW UP" at hemmingway and take off at full capabilities of their bad ass boats all the way to echo bay then back to sandy beach, first ones there get the losers coolers. oh yeah for s_its and giggles we launch the "BOATERS" at the same time.. my moneys on the "BOATERS" cause they'll be the only ones to actually show up. any takers?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[MOWtown]

You're really hung up on this subject, aren't you? I liked your initial response that we're all boaters and thats all that matters. But since then you keep making digs (on other posts ) about the subject and, it seems, with a little anger behind it. What's the problem? I thought it was a great topic which led to some interesting responses...that's all. I thought that that topic was the epitome of what these forums are all about: intelligent and passionate verbal sparring. Would you rather we just post pictures of sand dicks and signs? Despite my earlier posts, the bottom line is that I like being on the water...period. I don't care who I'm faster than (probably only 3 people including Duckbutter ) or who I am slower than.

[aquaholicbum]

not really

[Ratacole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MOWtown @ June 01 2003, 9:05 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You're really hung up on this subject, aren't you? Â*I liked your initial response that we're all boaters and thats all that matters. Â*But since then you keep making digs (on other posts ) about the subject and, it seems, with a little anger behind it. Â*What's the problem? Â*I thought it was a great topic which led to some interesting responses...that's all. Â*I thought that that topic was the epitome of what these forums are all about: intelligent and passionate verbal sparring. Â*Would you rather we just post pictures of sand dicks and signs? Â*Despite my earlier posts, the bottom line is that I like being on the water...period. Â*I don't care who I'm faster than (probably only 3 people including Duckbutter ) or who I am slower than.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Ya, no shit Mike..... Talk about beating a dead horse. I can't believe this subject is still alive. This guy must have come over from the sandbar forum. The only thing that you will find in my cooler is some shit stained underwear from my passengers & some panties from a performance boater’s chick. So when you win the long distance race around the lake & get my cooler, I hope there ain’t no familiar looking panties in there.

[Essex502]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ................

[Trouble Maker]

Ratcole,
That was $^&&ing funny....... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Aquaholicbum,
You just need to sell the Bayliner...it's making you an angry person.

I didn't start this topic to piss anyone off. I whole heartedly agree that we are all just "boaters" and deep down that's all that really matters. Hell, I'd even accept a tow job from a jet-skier...well, maybe not a jet skier..... Anyway, we've got "Hot Boat" magazine and "Family and Performance Boating" magazine, so I was just trying to see if we could pin-point any defining characteristics(if any) between the two.

Okay, so this is a dead topic for me. We should start a new thread "Cookie-Cutter Boats -vs- Custom Boats". That might be interesting..... Maybe not though...I think we would all agree that custom boats are the way to go if you got the cash.

See ya on the lake
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[titties and beer]

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif SO AFTER ALL THAT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif WHO WASHES THEIR OWN BOAT AND WHO DOES NOT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

[BADFISH II]

I just have to laugh at who started this thread ... "trouble maker" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif go figure http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif